January 1, 2026
Live Headlines
- Fort Wayne PD needs help identifying person of interest in jewelry store theft
- Man Arrested for Pawning Counterfeit high-end Watches in Naples, Fl.
- Two women wanted for theft of high-end watches in Boulder, CO
- Subjects ram SUV into jewelry store during heist, video shows
- Mother-daughter duo sought in jewelry heist at Watsonville store
- Burglars target Forsyth County jewelry store in large heist
- Suspect tells officers, “You’re not supposed to pursue me,” following chase
- Australian woman arrested after allegedly robbing Adelaide jewelry store using chili sauce
- Six Suspects Arrested Following Smash and Grab Robbery
- Brooklyn, NY resident arrested after stealing from a jewelry trade show in New York City
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Security webinar for the holiday season
New York, NY – On November 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST, John Kennedy, President of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, will participate in a webinar where he will review security procedures and current crime trends. Click within to register for the webinar.
Jewelry thief arrested for stealing $200K worth of items
Georgetown, KY – On November 13, 2021, the Georgetown Police Department arrested 36-year-old Michael Reid, who is accused of stealing jewelry and items valued at more than $200,000.
GRAB & RUN – SEABROOK, NH
On 11/13/21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., store management for a jewelry store reported a grab
Suspect arrested after $17K jewelry theft
Staten Island, NY – On November 10, 2021, 38-year-old Terrance Graham was arrested following an incident on October 18, 2021, where he stole a wedding band and engagement ring set from a jewelry store that was worth $17,400.
SNEAK THEFT – MELBOURNE, FL
On 11/7/21, at approximately 1:04 p.m., a distraction theft was committed at a retail jewelry
Subjects wanted for sneak theft
Columbus, OH – On November 5, 2021, a male subject was observed surreptitiously stealing jewelry from a flea market. Click within to see the footage.
CHECK FRAUD ATTEMPT – COLUMBUS, GA
On 11/10/21,� during the 12 o’clock hour, a male subject entered a retail jewelry store
SNEAK THEFT – GREENWOOD, SC
On 11/4/1, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
GRAB & RUN – KINGSPORT, TN
On 11/7/21, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and wanted
GRAB & RUN – TACOMA, WA
On 11/4/21, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a grab and run theft occurred at a retail
SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER BRANDISHING MACHETE – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
On 10/30/21, 38-year-old Marcus Conaway and 42-year-old Frederick Robinson raised concerns when they drove through
GRAB & RUN – LAS CRUCES, NM
On 10/28/21, a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. The subject entered
Ransomware cybercriminals target jewelry firm
New York, NY – On November 2, 2021, Brecken Branstrator of National Jeweler published an article regarding a ransomware attack that was carried out against a high-end jeweler. The Jewelers’ Security Alliance provided advice within the article. Click within to learn more.
SMASH & GRAB – ALPHARETTA, GA
On 10/31/21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a smash, and grab robbery occurred at a retail
Mastermind of $13 Million burglary crew sentenced
He lived in a multi-million dollar townhouse and acquired millions in illicit proceeds.
GRAB & RUN – LAS VEGAS, NV
On� 10/25/2021, at approximately 1:40 p.m., a grab-and-run theft occurred at a jewelry kiosk in
GLASS LIFT DISTRACTION – CHAMPAIGN, IL
On 10/27/21, a distraction theft occurred at a retail jewelry store.� A male and female
GRAB & RUN – LAKE GROVE, NY
On 10/25/21, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a lone male subject entered a retail jewelry store
SHOT FIRED IN GUNPOINT ROBBERY – TACOMA, WA
On 10/19/21, at approximately 5:02 p.m., several subjects entered a jewelry store and robbed the
SUBJECTS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB ROBBERY – RED BANK, NJ
On 9/3/2024, at approximately 1:07 p.m., police received a call indicating that a security guard was chasing two people who were carrying sledgehammers. The subjects had attempted the gain entry into the front door of the jewelry store. Security camera footage shows the security guard open the store’s front door as the subject approached the [Read More]
Beloit Police looking for suspects after alleged jewelry thefts
Beloit, WI – August 28, 2024 – Police released images of the two suspects. Police said one subject, wearing a white hat, blue t-shirt and black pants, acted as a lookout. A second subject, wearing a black hat, white sunglasses, light colored sweatshirt and black pants, allegedly broke the lock of the case and took [Read More]
2 Teens, 5 Adults Convicted of South Bay Jewelry Store Robbery
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA  August 28, 2024 – Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted of robbing a fine jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, police announced Wednesday. The robbery occurred on March 22. That day, the robbery crew smashed display cases with hammers, grabbed jewelry and fled the store in awaiting vehicles. The five adults [Read More]
Subject sought in distraction theft of Sapphire Ring
Brentwood, TN – July 2, 2024 – At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date listed, a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. It was discovered that a ring was missing during inventory counts. The employees recalled a suspicious male in the store the day prior handling the ring above. The subject was [Read More]
UPDATE: Police in Ellenton Florida make 2 arrests of getaway drivers after attempted robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall, 2 suspects still on the run: MCSO
ELLENTON, FLORIDA – August 27, 2024 – Two out of four suspects have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall about two weeks ago, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say 38-year-old Markeice Craft and 42-year-old Ronnie Wilson were the two getaway drivers for two unknown suspects who went [Read More]
Three men facing federal charges for robbing Jewelry store of $500K in gold and silver
Lawrence, MA- August 22, 2024 – Three men are facing federal charges for robbing a store of $500,000 worth of jewelry and precious metals last year. A criminal complaint was unsealed Wednesday charging 26-year-old Eric Rosario, 26-year-old Rosnel Polanco and 29-year-old Robert Santana, all of Lawrence, with one count each of conspiracy to interfere with [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Fort Wayne PD needs help identifying person of interest in jewelry store theft
- Man Arrested for Pawning Counterfeit high-end Watches in Naples, Fl.
- Two women wanted for theft of high-end watches in Boulder, CO
- Subjects ram SUV into jewelry store during heist, video shows
- Mother-daughter duo sought in jewelry heist at Watsonville store
- Burglars target Forsyth County jewelry store in large heist
- Suspect tells officers, “You’re not supposed to pursue me,” following chase
- Australian woman arrested after allegedly robbing Adelaide jewelry store using chili sauce
- Six Suspects Arrested Following Smash and Grab Robbery
- Brooklyn, NY resident arrested after stealing from a jewelry trade show in New York City
Beloit, WI - August 28, 2024 - Police released images of the two suspects. Police said one subject, wearing a white hat, blue t-shirt and black pants, acted as a lookout. A second subject, wearing a black hat, white sunglasses, light colored sweatshirt and black pants, allegedly broke the lock ...
- August 30, 2024
Beloit, WI - August 28, 2024 - Police released images of the two suspects. Police said one subject, wearing a white hat, blue t-shirt and black pants, acted as a lookout. A second subject, wearin ...
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA  August 28, 2024 - Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted of robbing a fine jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, police announced Wednesday. The robbery occurred on March 22. That day, the robbery crew smashed display cases with hammers, grabbed jewelry a ...
- August 29, 2024
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA  August 28, 2024 - Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted of robbing a fine jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, police announced Wednesday. The robbery oc ...
Brentwood, TN - July 2, 2024 - At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date listed, a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. It was discovered that a ring was missing during inventory counts. The employees recalled a suspicious male in the store the day prior handling the ring above. ...
- August 28, 2024
Brentwood, TN - July 2, 2024 - At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date listed, a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. It was discovered that a ring was missing during inventory co ...
ELLENTON, FLORIDA - August 27, 2024 - Two out of four suspects have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall about two weeks ago, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say 38-year-old Markeice Craft and 42-year-old Ronnie Wilson were the t ...
- August 28, 2024
ELLENTON, FLORIDA - August 27, 2024 - Two out of four suspects have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall about two weeks ago, according to the Manatee County She ...
Lawrence, MA- August 22, 2024 - Three men are facing federal charges for robbing a store of $500,000 worth of jewelry and precious metals last year. A criminal complaint was unsealed Wednesday charging 26-year-old Eric Rosario, 26-year-old Rosnel Polanco and 29-year-old Robert Santana, all of ...
- August 27, 2024
Lawrence, MA- August 22, 2024 - Three men are facing federal charges for robbing a store of $500,000 worth of jewelry and precious metals last year. A criminal complaint was unsealed Wednesday c ...
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ST GEORGE, UTAH- BURGLARY of JEWELRY STORE.
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ALTOONA, IA- GRAB AND RUN
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Arrests
Recent arrests tied to jewelry crimes across the U.S. and beyond.
UPDATE: Paris, France- Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Paris, France - Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime…
PRESS RELEASE- Lehigh Acres, FL- Jewel Thief Sentenced to Life in Prison.
Lehigh Acres, FL- This morning, jewel thief Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva, 55, was adjudicated guilty…
GREENVILLE, N.C.- Suspect falls through ceiling in failed North Carolina jewelry store heist.
GREENVILLE, N.C. - A pair of suspects from Belgium and Romania are in custody after…
New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
New York, NY- Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a sprawling cross-country drug…
2 suspects killed in ‘gun battle’ with Oakland pawn shop owner after attempted robbery
OAKLAND, CA. -- Two people were shot dead and four were injured during a robbery…
Bronx, NY- Attempted armed robbery at jewelry store ends in Fordham section of the Bronx arrests.
Bronx, NY- A bold attempted robbery at a jewelry store in one of the Bronx’s…
Cache County, UT- Woman suspected of stealing $5,000 in jewelry from Logan store extradited to face charges.
Cache County, UT- A woman wanted since 2022 for allegedly stealing over $5,000 in jewelry…
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla- Martin County deputies arrest Romanian ‘traveling criminal’ found with $400K of stolen jewelry
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.  A Romanian man was arrested in Martin County after being caught…
Chattanooga, TN- Man pleads guilty to Chattanooga jewelry store robbery with 57-month prison sentence deal.
Chattanooga, TN- A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Chattanooga's federal court to a 2021 jewelry…
Decatur, GA – Trinity man charged for stealing $114k from Decatur jewelry store he worked at for decades
Decatur, GA- A former jeweler who had worked at Jimmy Smith Jewelers for three decades…
International
UPDATE: Paris, France- Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Paris, France - Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime
Pairs, France- Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris, Louvre museum.
Police have arrested suspects in connection with the theft of France crown jewels from the
St. Maarten- Brazen Daylight Robbery and Jet-Ski Escape fuel fears amidst St Maarten Crime Wave.
St. Maarten- A dramatic daylight robbery at Value Jewelers located on Front Street on Tuesday
Laverne, CA- Suspected burglary crew arrested during attempted rooftop break-in at local jewelry store
La Verne, CA - Seven men were arrested Sunday night after police investigators and multiple
BRAZIL- Thief gets MMA-style beatdown after robbing jewelry store.
Caraguatatuba, Brazil- A self-styled crime fighter thwarted a jewelry store thief in Brazil with moves
MEXICO- Cancun, QR police searching for group in broad daylight jewelry heist
Cancun, Q.R.  Police in Cancun are on the search for a group of men
Paris, France- $312,000 jewelry stolen from a department store in Paris
Mauboussin jewelry store gets robbed A few days before Christmas Eve, the famous Mauboussin jewelry
United Kingdom, England – A pair of Romanian Nationals arrested and sentenced to prison for thefts from Jewelry stores.
United Kingdon, England - A pair of brazen thieves were caught on CCTV stealing £15,000
United Kingdom- Axe-Wielding Thieves Steal $1M of King Charles’s Family Heirlooms in “Violent Robbery.”
When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of
Frankfurt, Germany- Gang arrested after million-euro jewelry heist at Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt, Germany- November 13, 2024, Police in Germany have arrested four suspects who allegedly participated
Rewards
Active rewards for information leading to arrests and recovery.
$80K Worth Of Jewelry Stolen From Langley Park Shop, Suspect Sought: PGPD
LANGLEY PARK, MD - April 19, 2024 - Detectives continue to search for an armed
Grab and run thief wanted for at least 11 thefts; JSA Offers reward
Longview, TX – August 20, 2022 – This subject is highly mobile and he is wanted for grab and run thefts in several jurisdictions.
JSA Offers $5,000 reward following homicide
Queens, NY – On April 17, 2022, Arasb Shoughi, 60, a pawnshop owner, died as a result of injuries he sustained during a violent robbery on March 28, 2022. Click within to learn more.
$50,000 reward offered for arrest and conviction in $1 million Halloween robbery
Maui, HI – On October 31, 2019, at approximately 12:15 p.m. a 6’2″ armed subject entered a jewelry store and brandished a gun. He then pointed to three high-value pieces while holding the sales associate at gunpoint.
JSA Offers up to $10,000 Reward for Information on Home Invasion Robbery and Burglary
Atlanta, GA – March 5, 2019 – On February 16, 2019, masked armed robbers forced their way into the home of a jewelry store manager, tied up the manager and his wife, and threatened to kill them
Video: Jeweler Murdered in Violent Robbery
Highland, CA – On January 10, 2018, at approximately 12:58 p.m., two subjects immediately threw a molotov cocktail at a jewelry store’s counter and then opened fire killing 32-year-old employee, Jason Cullen.
Video: Jeweler Murdered in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ – On October 21, 2017, a suspect shot and killed a jeweler during a robbery.
JSA Offers $10,000 Reward for Violent Gunpoint Robbery Suspects
New York, NY – On April 19, 2017, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a violent team of robbers.
JSA Offers Reward in Smash and Grab Robbery
Hinsdale, IL – On March 24, 2017 the Jewelers Security Alliance (JSA) offered a $3,000 reward for information on a gunpoint robbery of a jewelry store.
JSA Offers Reward In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Milwaukee Jeweler
Milwaukee, WI – October 31, 2016
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the male suspect pictured below in connection with the fatal shooting of a retail jeweler.
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